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A bright pink cultural history of Barbie

She's not without her controversies. So, is life in plastic really still fantastic?

It’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year. After months of bright pink promo ‘Barbie’ - starring Margot Robbie and directed by Greta Gerwig - finally hits the big screen this week. Little girls have been playing with the doll for 64 years... but she's not without her controversies. So, is life in plastic really still fantastic?

Guest: Hadley Freeman, columnist, The Times.

Host: Jane Mulkerrins, Associate Editor, The Times magazine.

Clips: Warner Bros. Pictures, Aqua, CNN, 91Èȱ¬, News 12, Barbie Collectors, CBC.

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30 minutes